Maria Elena V.
Clawson, Emeryville, CA




Services
Maria Elena can care for
Availability
My current job is a hybrid between in-house and remote work, so I am usually at home on Mon and Fri. Weekends are my off days so I have availability all day (unless emergency situations arise).
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About Maria Elena V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am mobile and frequently travel all over the Bay Area (excluding San Francisco County), so transportation is not an issue. I have transported animals in my vehicle before so I know how to make them feel comfortable and safe before I even turn on the car. Furthermore, I am currently taking classes on first aid (so I can be prepared for any medical emergency), and other skills just as behavioral management. Overall, I believe that pets deserve the same quality of life as humans and I always strive to provide that.
Information Maria Elena V. would like to know about your pet
Anything that you feel that is important to know, especially if they have special needs (I.e. diet, medication, etc). I am very flexible and able to follow any routines that they require. It would also help to know their temperament just so I am better prepared.
A typical day
It’s depend purely on your pet and how active they are. I love taking trips to nearby parks, hiking and visiting any other scenic location (like the beach). Playing catch is one of my go-to activities, but I will typically try to plan several games. Especially if you have an outdoorsy pet, I can guarantee they will have a fun day planned to release that energy. For those that are more low energy, I will usually create some kind games play with some of their toys, or go on a relaxing walk. Some pets I have cared for would only interact just to be near someone, so I don’t mind just hanging out while making sure they still have my full attention. If you have any suggestions, please share!
Location
Emeryville, CA
Pets
Pet Sitter in Training
Pet care experience
Since I was a kid, I loved animals as my parents had raised me to be kind to all, especially strays. In fact, some of our family pets were strays that were rescued off the street. If not for the lack of space, my ultimate dream would have been to be a foster mom for strays. I am currently training to become a professional sitter (and will soon open my own animal sitting business) so I hope this platform can give me a chance. While I don't have many years of experience as a professional, I have provided pet care to friends and family for both dogs and cats for a little over a year--This includes basic care such as feeding and bathing, walks, transportation, and other needs that they require. I have also been trusted with house sitting per the owners' instructions. I am not afraid to ask questions to ensure your pet is in the best of hands and I maintain full transparency by offering updates via phone (or any other form of communication that would be preferred). And as a part-time student, I also hope to be certified in pet first aid and CPR once I have completed the courses. Hope to meet you and your furry friends!
Cat care experience

Maria Elena also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews

Maria Elena was punctual, professional, and such a lifesaver, coming in at the last minute to walk our pup. Would absolutely work with her again!

Really communicative and kind with my dog!



We have had Maria house/dog sitter a few times, and she is consistently awesome! Our fur babies adore her, she has always been reliable and trustworthy. I would highly recommend her to everyone!


Elena provided our dog and cat wonderful love and attention throughout our 3 day trip. She also housesat for us leaving the the house in the exact same condition that we left it. Her consistent communication throughout her stay set our mind at ease as we were able to see plenty of photos of MollyMo and Kitty K Moonie enjoying their time at home without us. Highly recommend Elena!
About Maria Elena V.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I am mobile and frequently travel all over the Bay Area (excluding San Francisco County), so transportation is not an issue. I have transported animals in my vehicle before so I know how to make them feel comfortable and safe before I even turn on the car. Furthermore, I am currently taking classes on first aid (so I can be prepared for any medical emergency), and other skills just as behavioral management. Overall, I believe that pets deserve the same quality of life as humans and I always strive to provide that.
Information Maria Elena V. would like to know about your pet
Anything that you feel that is important to know, especially if they have special needs (I.e. diet, medication, etc). I am very flexible and able to follow any routines that they require. It would also help to know their temperament just so I am better prepared.
A typical day
It’s depend purely on your pet and how active they are. I love taking trips to nearby parks, hiking and visiting any other scenic location (like the beach). Playing catch is one of my go-to activities, but I will typically try to plan several games. Especially if you have an outdoorsy pet, I can guarantee they will have a fun day planned to release that energy. For those that are more low energy, I will usually create some kind games play with some of their toys, or go on a relaxing walk. Some pets I have cared for would only interact just to be near someone, so I don’t mind just hanging out while making sure they still have my full attention. If you have any suggestions, please share!
Maria Elena V.
Clawson, Emeryville, CA
